Methadone Clinic Cheswick, PA

Western Pa Adult And Teen Challenge

Western Pa Adult And Teen Challenge is a methadone clinic in Cheswick, PA. It is located in Allegheny County at 220 Challenge Lane, 15024 zip. Western Pa Adult And Teen Challenge provides short-term residential treatment, long-term residential treatment and full residential treatment. Western Pa Adult And Teen Challenge provides naltrexone administration and relapse prevention from naltrexone. Other than methadone treatment, Western Pa Adult And Teen Challenge offers hepatitis education, counseling and support, individual counseling and marital/couples counseling. Western Pa Adult And Teen Challenge provides medication-assisted treatment to men.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Cheswick, PA:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Cheswick?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Cheswick is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Cheswick?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Pennsylvania. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Cheswick drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Cheswick has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Cheswick always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Cheswick are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Cheswick?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Cheswick: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.